>> * dislikes changes in routines.

>> * doesn't have empathy for others.

>> * doesn't understand subtle differences in words. Doesn't understand
>> jokes. Takes everything literally.

>> * has an advanced vocabulary and uses rarely used words where simpler
>> words are better.

>> * is preoccupied with just a few interests and knows a lot about those
>> interests. Lectures often about those interests but does not welcome
>> comments.

>> * internal thoughts are often verbalized.

>> * has heightened sensitivity.

>> http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/tc/aspergers-syndrome-symptoms

> I don't where you dug up this nonsense, but I have Asperger's syndrome
> diagnosis by the top autism expert in the world and I:

> DO have great empathy for others

> have SUPERB understanding of subtle differences in words which is
> pretty impressive but NOT because of my autism but because I'm foreign-
> born and self-taught in English (incidently, I write for top British
> newspapers and magazines and get paid, yes, I'm a journo, with
> Asperger's and I'm pretty good)

> I DO understand jokes and have a wicked sense of humour and often make
> people laugh till they cry (most top comedians in the world have
> Asperger's - look at Jim Carey? is bhe NOT funny? he has AS and is a
> great person, caring, intelligent and funny. Dan Ackroyd - another
> comedian - also has AS, check if you don't believe me)

> I do use simple words for simple people and more complex words to
> express exactly what I need expressing EXACTLY because I need to make
> use of those subtle nuances - isn't that why God gave us language? not
> a set of simple commands?

> I have many and varied interests but thing I'm most interested in I
> tend to become very good at.

> I do however welcome comments (but I don't have to agree with rubbish
> and ignorant ones, do I? I'm after all autistic, I do not blindly
> follow - I lead, so what's wrong with that?)

> About internat thoughts being often verbalised is also wrong.

> Many people think differently to what they acrually say. Autistics on
> the other hand are not afraid of social rejection and ridicule (we get
> it every day of our lives so what's the difference?) so we're just
> braver than most in saying exactly what we think, without sugar
> coating and bullshit.

> Yes, I do have hightened sensitivity... to ignorance, injustice,
> bullying behaviours, stupidity, greed and bygotry - I can't stand it
> and I always speak out against it.

> p.s. by the way, discussing another person behind their back AND using
> the implied disability to shame them with is classed as BULLYING - the
> lowest form of expressing own insecurity by violating other's right to
> be respected and treated as equal.

> have fun!

> if you want to take autistics on - try and see ho far you get.

> I'm laughing my socks off already as the 'normals' brain simply can't
> compete!!!!!

> have a great day!

> Roza
> autistic and proud

> www.myspace.com/rozagy

> Ghena's Ghostboi Noone rocks!